Russian couple accused of dining and dashing at many Phuket restaurants

[snoop1130]

Photo via Facebook/ Phuket Times ภูเก็ตไทม์

 

By Petch Petpailin

 

A Russian couple reportedly dined and dashed at multiple restaurants in Phuket, sparking an online debate over the visa-free scheme, which some online users claim attracts low-quality foreign visitors.

 

A restaurant owner in Patong, Phuket, shared his experience with the foreign couple, believed to be Russian nationals, via the news Facebook page Phuket Times ภูเก็ตไทม์ today, January 28. He warned other restaurant owners to be cautious of their behaviour. The page reported…

 

“Awful! A Russian couple has been dining and dashing at restaurants in Phuket. Sometimes they evade the bills, while at other times they beg for free food, claiming they have no money.”

 

The restaurant owner told the media that the foreign couple showed him a message on their mobile phone. The message read…

 

“We are foreigners and have no money. Could you give us money, food, or necessary items?”

 

 

The owner decided not to offer them anything, as he did not trust their story. He said he could not verify whether they were genuinely in trouble or simply looking to live an easy life without working. He apologised to the couple and informed them that he could not assist them.

 

The restaurant owner also questioned the Thai officials’ lack of action, pointing out that begging for food and money is illegal under Thai law.

 

A Thai woman commented on the incident, saying she also encountered the couple walking along Nanai Road yesterday, January 27.

 

Some Thai netizens criticised the couple for exploiting the generosity of Thai people. The others blamed the visa-free scheme for allowing foreign visitors to enter the country too easily, leading to an influx of what they described as low-quality foreigners in tourist areas.

 

Another Thai woman shared a similar incident in a different industry, revealing that she worked in a massage parlour where three Israeli clients refused to pay for their services, claiming the massage was not satisfactory.

 

Source: The Thaiger

-- 2025-01-28

 

 

[Rickman66]

Israelis not paying???? Unheard of 

[Iron Tongue]

Those local restaurants should hire some trannys to corner them in an alley and kick their arses.

They already have plenty of experience in trashing drunk Farangs for free.

[Dave0206]

No money for food probably overstay? Maybe not otherwise that smart bmw would have found them 

[Jingthing]

Beware the man bun.

[NedR69]

Photo looks like typical dirtbag beg packers.

 

Punish with brief incarceration then deport with 10 year ban.

[Jingthing]

17 minutes ago, Rickman66 said:

Israelis not paying???? Unheard of 

Come again? 

 

 

[smew]

Freeloading and promoters-influencers asking for freebies is the same: laziness unwillingness to work for what you want.

catch them and deport them back to putin land to be his sheep… 

[Jack Hammer]

It is a wonder the male partner has not got her “working” to make ends meet

[steven100]

surely those two would be spotted a mile away ....  a restaurant need to report them then the cops need to do their job.  

[PomPolo]

Same sex couple?

[kwaussie]

Why go to Thailand in the first place with no money???

[Jack Hammer]

6 minutes ago, kwaussie said:

Why go to Thailand in the first place with no money???

Escape being Canon fodderEscape being Canon fodder

[hotchilli]

12 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

“We are foreigners and have no money. Could you give us money, food, or necessary items?”

Reply.... No

[hotchilli]

11 minutes ago, kwaussie said:

Why go to Thailand in the first place with no money???

It's warmer then the Ukraine and slightly less possibility of being shot.

[liddelljohn]

46 minutes ago, tony2times said:

They're the Worst

Not as Bad as you Nazis or  Russian murderers

[riverhigh]

Professional Parasites. They are healthy enough to work back in their home country. Arrest, detain, deport and black-list. Good riddance!!!

[kuzmabruk]

This has nothing to do with free visas.  Just lack of enforcement of laws.   Enforce the laws and change the penalty.  Any minor infraction is visa cancellation.  No drivers license- go home. No helmet - go home. No pay- go home.  Murder or rape - atay for life. 

[willip]

JAIL THEM. then deport! Nothing worse than skint farrang.  Ask any thai? Cannot pay bribes!. MUST GO. 

[Dan747]

"DEPORT"-Looks like Phuket has become a Cesspool of Russians problems thanks to Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) policies. 

[newbee2022]

13 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

The others blamed the visa-free scheme for allowing foreign visitors to enter the country too easily, leading to an influx of what they described as low-quality foreigners in tourist areas.

Yes, they are absolutely right. I hope Thaksin and his daughter will read this too

[Bob Skerstonas]

As an American visiting Thailand on a 90-day visa, I noticed in October and November that many local Thais expressed concerns about Russian tourists not tipping in restaurants and being perceived as unfriendly.   Foreigners, regardless of their visa type, are not permitted to work in Thailand unless they have been granted a work permit. To be eligible for a work permit, individuals must hold the appropriate visa, typically a Non-Immigrant Visa. Not paying for food should be thrown out. 

[ronster]

Being accused of running off-ski !!

[thesetat]

1 hour ago, Jack Hammer said:

It is a wonder the male partner has not got her “working” to make ends meet

he probably tried but from the looks on the photo I can not imagine anyone actually offering her anything substantial for personal services rendered. 

[Mike_Hunt]

Quality.

[Chosenfew]

2 hours ago, Jingthing said:

Beware the man bun.

You mean the bitch biscuit?

[sammieuk1]

Maybe the dashing was something to do with what they ate 🤔

[Sorted2024]

The quality of tourists is at an ALL TIME LOW 

[swerve]

Probably doing the same thing for accommodation.

[Elvis Presley]

It's what they do.

 

Cheapskates of the highest order!

 

Cancel their visas at once.